Program Safety Monitor (Housing Program)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :  Program Safety Monitor 

Job Status:   Full Time/Part Time/PRN

Job Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports to: Lead Case Manger

POSITION TO START IN LATE FALL

Summary/Objective

Assist in overseeing the daily operation of the Rally VA Program, ensuring that activities are carried out in a safe, professional manner in safe, trauma-informed, well-maintained facilities. Primarily evening and overnight hours.

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise clients taking medication(s) and documenting medication compliance or non-compliance in Medical Administration Record.
2. Make daily contact with all residential clients to supervise ADLs (activities of daily living) and to monitor behavior while at housing sites.
3. Perform rounds as required by facility, and/or any regulatory or funding body on the floor and throughout the tower.
4. Provide a complete written record of client behaviors and situations for each shift worked, including client violations and staff actions taken. This includes both shift notes and individual progress notes for any significant interactions with clients.
5. Ensure cleanliness and good order of office and residential facility and assist clients in keeping common areas clean and organized.
6. Ensure client compliance with program policies and procedures. 
7. Link clients with linens, hygiene supplies, and other stock supplies as requested by clients or staff. 
8. Set alarms to provide safety after visiting hours.
9. Coordinate transfer of responsibility to oncoming staff by offering a full verbal report on each client and facilitating a shared count of scheduled medication with the oncoming shift.
10. Contact appropriate staff members in case of emergency or crisis. For crisis that is clinical in nature or that involves a client of the Department of Mental Health, ensure the involvement of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
11. Attend monthly in-services/monthly staff meetings that the agency provides as continuing education.
12. Regular attendance and punctuality are required to perform job duties effectively. 
13. Perform other duties as requested by the Program Manager or as dictated by circumstances of growth and/or planning.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years’ experience working for an agency serving clients experiencing substance abuse, severe and persistent mental illness, dual diagnosis, homelessness, and/or HIV/AIDS OR minimum two years’ experience working for an agency serving clients experiencing substance abuse, severe and persistent mental illness, dual diagnosis, homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Status as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) or Level I Medication Aide.
• Must have CPR and first aid certification.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/privacy standards and professional boundaries required.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Passionate about the mission of PPCS and able to promote and communicate the philosophy, mission, and values of PPCS to external and internal stakeholders.
• Sense of humor, integrity, impeccable work ethic.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health/social services documentation preferred.
• Capability of partnering with and empowering clients served.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

Work Environment: This position operates on the PPCS Community Campus. 

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Ability to lift and carry at least 10 lbs.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day or no travel at all.

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.